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Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

Section: Chapter Questions

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A nurse is preparing medications for patients in the ICU.
The nurse is aware that there are patient variables that
may affect the absorption of these medications. Which
statements accurately describe these variables? Select
all that apply.
a. Patients in certain ethnic groups obtain therapeutic
responses at lower doses or higher doses than those usually
prescribed.
b. Some people experience the same response with a placebo
as with the active drug used in studies.
c. People with liver disease metabolize drugs more quickly
than people with normal liver functioning.

d. A patient who receives a pain medication in a noisy envi-
ronment may not receive full benefit from the medication’s

effects.
e. Oral medications should not be given with food as the food
may delay the absorption of the medications.
f. Circadian rhythms and cycles may influence drug
action.

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